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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Apr 1 2018, 04:34 PM
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post Apr 1 2018, 04:38 PM
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And to celebrate (?) getting to page 50, here's a gratuitous artsy-fartsy shot and a pic of (what I think is) one of the coolest looking engines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I never get tired of looking at this. But hey, it is my car...

That's all for this weekend.

Happy Easter, everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)


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post Apr 1 2018, 07:30 PM
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...and it is track certified! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Looking great Chris!!

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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 1 2018, 06:38 PM) *

And to celebrate (?) getting to page 50, here's a gratuitous artsy-fartsy shot and a pic of (what I think is) one of the coolest looking engines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I never get tired of looking at this. But hey, it is my car...

That's all for this weekend.

Happy Easter, everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post Apr 1 2018, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 1 2018, 02:38 PM) *

And to celebrate (?) getting to page 50, here's a gratuitous artsy-fartsy shot and a pic of (what I think is) one of the coolest looking engines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I never get tired of looking at this. But hey, it is my car...

That's all for this weekend.

Happy Easter, everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)


That looks awesome Chris. Nice one.
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post Apr 4 2018, 08:18 AM
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Some fun stuff to help maintain perspective:
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Martin is from the UK so...


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post Apr 4 2018, 09:07 AM
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Man that manifold looks killer!!!! You'll need to make a full GT engine lid or or something that will show off that engine!
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post Apr 4 2018, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 4 2018, 08:07 AM) *

Man that manifold looks killer!!!! You'll need to make a full GT engine lid or or something that will show off that engine!


Maybe something like this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

I didn't make this one. Robert (BuddyV) was kind enough to drop it by...


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post Apr 4 2018, 12:29 PM
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That'll do just nicely. You'll need some LED's in the engine bay for when you park at shows at night.
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post Apr 4 2018, 01:08 PM
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I must be old and afflicted with impeccable taste. LED"s...just make sure the lights match Lori's shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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That'll do just nicely. You'll need some LED's in the engine bay for when you park at shows at night.
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post Apr 4 2018, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Apr 4 2018, 12:08 PM) *

I must be old and afflicted with impeccable taste. LED"s...just make sure the lights match Lori's shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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That'll do just nicely. You'll need some LED's in the engine bay for when you park at shows at night.




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Whenever I went to night shows I would constantly get people turning on their flashlight and looking over the engine bay... Saw a couple cars that had an LED or two making it easy to see in and it just made sense. *Shrugs*
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post Apr 14 2018, 04:51 PM
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Home from the coach building class and time to get back to work. I think I've finally resolved all the details and landed on a design that I'll implement.
The beading fully surrounds and helps locate each sides main fire wall panel. I still have final trimming and fabrication of a couple more bits but I'm happy with how this is going.


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post Apr 14 2018, 04:57 PM
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In the event I actually give a go to making my own flares, I wanted to start practicing the toughest part I'll have to deal with: the reverse curve.
I wasn't working to a pattern, just getting a feel for how to form these. IMO, it's the sexiest shape there is...


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post Apr 22 2018, 03:47 PM
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The fire wall is taking a LONG time... Very fiddly, lots of "just so" cuts and joints.

Today I fabricated the pieces and started framing in the driver side fire wall.
Fun, fun, fun because now all the parts have to be mirror image of the passenger side. Some careful measuring and everything matches nicely!
I'll even up all the corners so everything is matchy-matchy so clearly, some final trimming to do on most every piece.

I also built a quick "template frame" to ensure the entire perimeter of the main panel framing gets built in a nice, flat plane. Interesting how when I clamped everything in place, I turns out the lower pieces actually need to come forward a bit as they move toward the center of the car.

You can see the template frame in one of the pics.


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Chris: You are taking v8 Teener conversions to all new levels!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

The only issue I see so far...no notched floor! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

#DoingV8conversionsproud!

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post Apr 27 2018, 01:49 PM
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I took today off work today and got back on the fire wall. More of the fiddly fitment/multiple angle joints. It's REALLY slow going as each piece requires rough fitting then what seems like a couple dozen trips to the band saw and sander to tune each edge...

And I didn't like how the side supports for the removable panel were working out so I remade them. In the redo, I moved the bead to the center of the bend which will make for a symmetrical look where the main fire wall panels meet up to the removable panel.

Slow going, but I'm happy with how it's coming along.


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Top pieces completed and ready for welding! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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QUOTE(Cracker @ Apr 4 2018, 03:08 PM) *

I must be old and afflicted with impeccable taste. LED"s...just make sure the lights match Lori's shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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That'll do just nicely. You'll need some LED's in the engine bay for when you park at shows at night.



RGB LEDs and they can match any shoe in her's or your own closet.
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Looking good! I'm thinking you should put Lexan panels in there so you can see everything! For safety, a fire suppression system.
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Apr 27 2018, 05:16 PM) *

Looking good! I'm thinking you should put Lexan panels in there so you can see everything! For safety, a fire suppression system.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Interesting...
(I was hoping to get some transparent aluminum but may have to settle for Lexan!)
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